Summer Forest Ecology Technician
Hiring Organization:
Tennessee State University
Employment type: Seasonal
Job Location: Spencer, TN
Application Due Date: January 22, 2024
Details
The Forest Ecology lab at Tennessee State University is looking for two students to work on a USDA-NIFA-funded research focused on the decline of oak and hickory seedling regeneration in upland Appalachian forests. Main duties include censusing seedling, sapling and adult trees in (5) 1-ha forest plots. Familiarity with tree identification, measuring dbh and data entry a plus.
When: May 20th - August 1st 2024
Where: Tennessee State University and field sites in Fall Creek Falls State Park (Spencer, TN).
Qualifications: Detail-oriented; Willing to work in a team; Coursework in forestry, ecology, plant biology, or related field. Willing to occasionally work long hours; Ability to work in hot and humid conditions, with biting insects.
Working Conditions: Field conditions include likely getting quite dirty, exposure to uneven terrain, insects, and allergens.
Work Schedule: We will work 10 days on and 6 days off.
Pay: $6,000 ($15/hr and 400 hrs) and housing when in the field
To apply
To apply, contact Dr. Sarah Neumann at sneumann@tnstate.edu and send a brief resume and a letter of interest. No applications will be accepted after January 22nd, 2024.
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